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Course Materials now available on the PURSUE website (</span></b><a href="http://www.pursueerp.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">pursueerp.com</span></b></a><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">)! </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Preparing Undergraduates in STEM Using Electrophysiology (PURSUE) is
happy to announce that we have released our <b><i>full semester course materials</i></b> on our website – </span><a href="http://www.pursueerp.com" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">pursueerp.com</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">. Fill out the access form to
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This semester-long course includes 13 modules each containing course
materials and corresponding hands-on lab exercises with EEG data. Course
materials include course lecture slides, in-class active learning exercises,
suggested readings, and assessments. These modules are designed to be flexibly
implemented based upon instructor interest, course level, and course purpose. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b>Modules
included:</b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 1: Overview
of EEG/ERP</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">A conceptual introduction to EEG and ERP (what they are and
what they are used for) and basic terminology. Provides examples of real-world
applications.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 2:
Source of the EEG Waveform</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Explains how an EEG system works. Steps through EEG signal
generation from neuron to waveform, including the creation of potentials and
dipoles, and factors that influence the scalp distribution and waveform.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 3: ERP
Components</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">An in-depth look at ERP components, including the role of
averaging to reduce noise, physical characteristics and measurements, labeling
conventions, and visualization. Explains how to make inferences about neural
sources and cognitive associations, and introduces common ERP components.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 4: ERPs
in Research</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Introduces how ERPs are used to answer research questions,
including basic research terminology, hypothesis testing and interpretation of
waveform differences. Guide for reading ERP research articles.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 5:
Experimental Design</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Detailed introduction to designing ERP experiments including
elements of experimental design, ERP design strategies, and setting parameters.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 6: Programming
Experiments</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Implementing the experimental design in a computer program
using OpenSesame or E-prime: basic structures, inserting triggers, timing, etc.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 7:
Recording </span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">EEG/ERP recording and capping procedures.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 8:
Ethics</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Presentation of potential ethical issues arising in EEG/ERP
studies and how to handle them. Introduces concepts of diversity and inclusion
and examines exclusionary practices in ERP research.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 9:
Pre-Processing</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Step-by-step instruction for processing raw EEG data through
filtering, re-referencing, bad channel identification, baseline correction,
binning, epoching, and artifact rejection.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 10:
Averaging & Data Inspection</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Creating individual averages by combining trials by condition
within a data set and grand averages by combining across data sets. Using
averaged data to inspect data quality.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 11:
Data Quantification and Statistics</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Introduction to extracting amplitude and latency data from
ERP data and the use of statistics to compare conditions that test hypotheses.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 12: Data
visualization</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Introduction to different plot types and the aspects of
EEG/ERP data they convey. Best practices in creating waveform and scalp
distribution plots to emphasize results.</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Module 13:
Final Project and Assessment</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Suggestions for final projects: portfolio of skills, research
paper using PURSUE database, novel research proposal, original data collection
project, or open science/pre-registration project. Rubrics, how to generate
research ideas, and other support provided. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><i style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Instructor
Support Materials</span></i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> include:</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Introductory
Readings with Guide</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">This guide contains introductory readings targeted for undergraduate
students who are new to EEG/ERP or learning EEG/ERP. The articles in this guide
have been annotated and rated by undergraduates from the Claremont Colleges
with various backgrounds and class standings, ranging from sophomores to
seniors.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Setting up Lab
Computers</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">These materials guide instructors through the process of setting up the
software required for using the PURSUE labs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Component Background
Readings</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Contains articles that are selected for their readability and
accessibility for undergraduate students. There are articles on ERP in general
as well as the 6 ERP components that are part of the CORE experiments.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Inclusive
Pedagogy Resources</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Contains articles to help instructors get a basic understanding of
inclusive pedagogy.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">CORE in
OpenSesame</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Contains instructions for how to run the PURSUE core experiments in
OpenSesame.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Preprocessing
Videos</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Contains the video tutorials for the preprocessing stream, also available
under Video Tutorials in Multimedia Tools.</span></p>
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